Roboty Unitree: ile pracują na baterii i do czego się przydają

Unitree robots: battery life and what they can actually do

In short: according to the manufacturer, Unitree robots run on one battery from about 1 hour (R1 humanoid) to over 5 hours (A2 quadruped). The popular Go2 Air and Pro run for 1–2 hours, and the Go2 EDU with its bigger battery for 2–4 hours. Today the G1 and H2 humanoids are mainly research, teaching and show platforms, while the A2 and AS2 quadrupeds are built for inspection and carrying loads.

Runtime and capabilities: quadrupeds

ModelTypeRuntime (battery)Max speedWalking payloadBest for
Go2 Air / Go2 Proquadrupedup to 1–2 h2.5 / 3.5 m/sabout 7–8 kgentertainment, learning, shows; obstacle avoidance, Pro adds owner-following and voice commands
Go2 EDUquadrupedup to 2–4 h3.7 m/sabout 8 kgresearch and teaching: programming (SDK, ROS 2), mapping and navigation experiments
Go2-Wwheel-leggedup to 1.5–3 h2.5 m/sabout 8 kglike Go2 but faster on flat ground — for longer routes
AS2 EDUquadrupedup to ~4 h3.7 m/sabout 15 kgcarrying loads and following, all-weather work (IP54), inspections
A2 / A2-Wquadruped / wheel-leggedA2: over 5 h (about 20 km), over 3 h with a 25 kg load; A2-W: over 3.5 h3.7 / 3 m/sabout 25 kglogistics, industrial inspection, rescue tasks; IP56 body

Manufacturer (Unitree) figures, "up to" values. Real runtime depends on terrain, speed and load — with a load the robot runs for less time.

Runtime and capabilities: humanoids

ModelHeight · weightRuntime (battery)Degrees of freedomBest for
R1123 cm · ~27–29 kgup to ~1 h20–26learning, shows, building your own programs (EDU versions)
G1 / G1 EDU132 cm · ~35 kgup to ~2 h23–43research, education, shows and events; EDU adds Dex3-1 hands and programming
G1-D126–168 cm · ~90 kg (on wheels)up to 2 h, Ultimate version about 6 h17–19data collection and AI training, service and retail scenarios
H2182 cm · ~70 kgup to ~3 h31full-size humanoid for research and shows; EDU adds programming and dexterous hands

What "autonomy" means in practice

  • Obstacle avoidance — every Go2 version has the L2 4D lidar and detects obstacles by itself.
  • Following and routes — the Go2 Pro can walk beside its owner, follow a route set in the app and respond to simple voice commands.
  • Mapping and navigation — EDU versions include SLAM and navigation tools. Unitree positions them for research and teaching, indoors and in limited areas.
  • Patrols and auto-charging — in Unitree's industrial solutions (A2, AS2, B2) robots can run scheduled inspection patrols and return to a charging station.
  • Humanoids — R1, G1 and H2 are controlled with a remote or app; independent tasks require programming an EDU version.

Standard vs EDU versions — which to choose

Air, Pro and Basic versions work out of the box: they walk, avoid obstacles and perform tricks, controlled from the app. EDU versions are open for programming: SDK (C++ and Python), ROS 2 support, extra ports and stronger compute modules (e.g. NVIDIA Jetson Orin). The Go2 EDU also has a bigger battery (15,000 mAh) and faster charging. If the robot needs to run your own scenario — a university, a lab, a company — choose EDU.

Which robot for which task

  • Shows, events, marketing — Go2 Air/Pro, R1, G1 (dance, tricks, interacting with guests).
  • Education and research — Go2 EDU, G1 EDU, R1 EDU, H2 EDU: robotics, AI, motion learning.
  • Inspection and site security — A2, AS2: site rounds, outdoor work, dust and water resistance.
  • Transport and logistics — A2 (about 25 kg while walking), AS2 (about 15 kg), with following mode.
  • Data collection and AI training — the wheeled, two-armed G1-D.

See the full catalogue in the Unitree robots collection and on the Unitree Robots Poland page.

Price, rental and configuration

Unitree robot prices are quoted individually — they depend on the version, equipment and delivery time. We sell to order, rent robots (e.g. for events) and configure them. Message us, describe the task, and we'll suggest a model and quote a price.

FAQ

How long does a Unitree robot run on a battery?
Per the manufacturer: R1 about 1 h, Go2 Air/Pro 1–2 h, G1 about 2 h, Go2 EDU 2–4 h, H2 about 3 h, AS2 about 4 h, A2 over 5 h. Less with a load. Many models have quick-swap batteries, so a spare battery extends the working time.

Can a robot patrol a site on its own?
Simple routes and following are handled by the Go2 Pro. Scheduled patrols with a return to the charger are the job of the industrial A2 and AS2 in the right configuration. Humanoids need custom software (EDU) for this.

Can I program the robot?
Yes — EDU versions (SDK in C++ and Python, ROS 2). Air, Pro and Basic versions are not intended for programming.

Can I rent a robot?
Yes, we offer rental — tell us the dates and the task.

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